Background: Spasticity and loss of function in an affected arm are common after stroke. Although botulinum toxin is used to reduce spasticity, its functional benefits are less easily demonstrated.

Exploring the balance between the medicinal benefits and myths surrounding cannabis reveals a complex landscape, especially ...

An 11-year-old girl presented with pain in the sinus tarsi and a foot deformity after spraining her left foot. She had flat foot due to spasticity of the peroneal tendon, which was difficult to ...

Three medications have spasticity reduction as their primary indication: baclofen (Lioresal ®), dantrolene (Dantrium ®), and tizanidine (Zanaflex ®). These drugs represent the mainstays of ...

Background OnabotulinumtoxinA has demonstrated significant benefit in adult focal spasticity. This study reviews the injection patterns (i.e., muscle distribution, dosing) of onabotulinumtoxinA ...

Abstract: Spasticity is a common motor symptom that disrupt muscle contraction and hence movements. Proper management of spasticity requires identification of its origins and reasoning of the ...

Consumers are bracing for impact after President Trump laid out his new tariff plan and many are wondering if their favorite products or services will cost them more. Could tariffs create a ripple ...

CBD and THC, both derived from cannabis, interact differently with our bodies, leading to varied effects and potential ...

Both THC and CBD have been explored for their medicinal properties. THC has been used to stimulate appetite in patients ...

1 Program in Developmental Biology, the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada 2 Western Sydney Genetics Program, the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney, and Discipline of Paediatrics ...

Two of the compound's most promising effects are its ability to reduce seizures, especially in those with treatment-resistant epilepsy, and helping with muscle spasticity in people suffering from ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue isn't the same as tiredness. Tiredness affects everyone after certain activities or at the end of the day. Usually, you know why you're tired, and a good night's ...